Photography and Where I Found Inspiration
The Backyard
I grabbed my camera and headed towards the woods. Earlier in the summer I discovered a wild turkey's nest. The nest is empty now but, the woods were still teeming with wildlife. I sat on a large rock and waited and waited. I walked into the woods trying to get a few good pictures of white mushrooms growing off an old tree branch.
I headed back towards the house, thinking of where else I could look for something interesting with just the right lighting. The sun was poking in and out of the clouds that day. I came up to a patio block and thought, there could be something interesting underneath. Next thing I know I was flipping over every patio block and stone I could move. Placing them all back gently. I found a few salamanders, a tiny snail, a fossil and a slug. Cradled inside a fallen, brown leaf I found ground cover. It was one of those times that flew by.
I was busy looking up that morning, trying to find something interesting and ended up looking down and inside of things and found so much more. When taking photographs I am learning to look at things differently. Instead of shooting just the architecture of a building, I look at the shadows. I try to find things that aren't obvious, things over looked and sometimes, things people might not want to see.
For me this is what makes the learning experience of photography a joy.
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Let me know if you join (they have a free account) would love to view more of your work.
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Thank you duffsmom, I am actually trying to find a place for all my photographs. I will look into that website. I'm all excited :)) Thank you!
Wonderful photos, you have quite an eye. Do you have any photos on starvedartists.com?
It's said pictures are worth a thousands words, well this hub of pictures are lovely and nice and lively, thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays. lyns
what a great hub and I love the pictures Cara Frank
Fotos aren't my strength, but luv 'em anyway, and have no idea how you did these! Read most of your hubs. You have a conversational tone which aids ready understanding. The Bailey dog story was a must-read after watching the "Winn Dixie" dog movie. The dogs both look the same. If you find time to write more, please do.
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Thank you frogfish and starstream,for your kind words and feedback.
Your descriptions in words are forming pictures in my mind. Great hub... good length too. thanks so much.
It is quite nice to find those interesting little surprises, and glad you shared yours here! The snail photo was especially nicely framed though all are great!
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Thank you very much Swift,Crafty and Lynn, for taking the time and I am glad you enjoyed.
You have a wonderful, busy backyard. Great photos and inspo!!!
Nice Hub. Inspiration is always waiting to happen, sometimes, if you rush too much, it just vanishes. Voted up.
GREAT photos!! Enjoyed your POVs as well! Thank you for sharing :)
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Thank you Nicky.
Very nice photos Cara. Glad you found inspiration and captured some nature shots around you.
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Thank you both for your kind comments. I am glad you both enjoyed the hub and photos.
Hi Cara
Excellent photos, i feel like taking few tips from you , though i call myself as a professional photographer & doing photography for last 25 yrs. Shall i expect few tips to improve myself ?
Hi Cara,
Thanks for a wonderful hub. Beautiful shots; and I love your keen insight:
"I was busy looking up that morning, trying to find something interesting and ended up looking down and inside of things and found so much more."
Keep enjoying, reflecting and observing... and thanks for sharing! Linda
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